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Y892 JTA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,845 mi
Last recorded92,845 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,845 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 84,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,191 miles

Steering universal joint has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,110 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,286 miles

slight knock in steering column.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 60,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,444 miles

rear tyres cracking on side-wall

Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,392 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y892 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y892 JTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y892 JTA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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